St. Julie Billiart
Catholic Church
5500 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Mailing Address & Offices:
5545 Opal Street, NR 44039
440‑327‑1978
stjbc@stjuliebilliart.org
Walking with Moms In Need
Help Before and After Your Baby is Born!
An Inventory of Local Pregnancy Help and Family Assistance for women raising children.
Pregnant and parenting moms-in-need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “Islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.” Using these resources, everyone in our parish community can help a pregnant or parenting woman get the support she needs. We hope to move closer to the day when every mother in need knows where to turn for help. Click here for a printable guide to these resources.
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Birthright
2136 North Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-324-9566
Provides information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, parenting skills, child care. Referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, professional counseling, supplies including diapers, formula, blankets, clothing, and more.
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Pregnancy Resources
Provide help and hope for anyone facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy
https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/office-for-human-life/pregnancy-resources
Cornerstone Pregnancy Services
364 Griswold Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-284-1010
Text: 440-420-4606
https://cornerstoneanswers.org
Provides free pregnancy tests, support for parents and partners, parenting and childbirth classes, community-assistance referrals, limited ultrasound imaging, maternity and baby clothes, and more.
Mercy Health Resource Mothers
1957 Cooper Foster Rd.
Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-989-3920
https://www.mercy.com/lorain/about-us/outreach-services/resource-for-mothers
Provides prenatal care, dependency counseling, post-natal care, support groups, car seat program, social services, and more.
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North Ridgeville Community Care
34015 Center Ridge Rd.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Phone: 440-353-9716
http://nrcommcare.org/agency-programs.html
Services include food pantry, clothing and household items, utility and housing assistance, summer lunches, school supplies, essentials not covered by food stamps, and more.
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Zelie’s Home
P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Phone: 440-886-2620
216-282-8053 (Intake line)
Provides shelter to pregnant women for more than 90 days. Qualified women join at any point in their pregnancy and are able to stay up to 9 months post-pregnancy.
Bethesda The House of Mercy
Sometimes abortion impacts our lives in ways we didn't expect. Talking with someone can help us sort out our feelings. Even if your abortion was many years ago, it's never too late to reach out.
http://bethesdahouseofmercy.org
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Ohio’s Safe Havens for Newborns
(Help Me Grow)
Phone: 1-800-755-4769
https://jfs.ohio.gov/safehavens
Safe Havens allows a birth parent to leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with a medical worker in a hospital; a medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization; or a peace officer at a law enforcement agency.
National Hotline
ProLife Across America
Phone: 1-800-366-7773
https://prolifeacrossamerica.org
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